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SUMMARY:Green Drinks: How Are Our River Critters Post-Helene and How Can We Help Them?
DESCRIPTION:Join Luke Etchinson\, Aquatic Wildlife Diversity Coordinator at N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission\, for a dive into the current status of mussels\, fishes\, crayfishes\, and their habitats in the French Broad River watershed following Helene. Luke will be discussing the impacts of loss of habitat on our rivers and what is being done to protect and restore this habitat. \nLuke Etchison is a river conservation biologist for the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and Past-President of the North Carolina Chapter of the American Fisheries Society. He has been with the NCWRC since 2016 and is responsible for conservation and monitoring of mussels\, crayfishes\, native fishes\, and aquatic snails in the New\, Savannah\, Little Tennessee\, Hiwassee\, French Broad\, and Watauga watersheds in NC. Luke received a B.S. in Aquatic and Fisheries Biology\, M.S. in Aquatic Biology\, and a Ph.D. in Environmental Science from Ball State University\, where he was involved in research on everything aquatic from insects to fishes. His dissertation focused on large river fish communities and their response to habitat change over time. Luke lives in East Asheville on the Swannanoa River. \n  \n5:30 p.m.: Grab and drink and network with like-minded locals.\n6:00 p.m.: Enjoy the presentation and learn something new!\n  \nHendersonville Green Drinks is presented by Conserving Carolina\, MountainTrue and Trailside Brewing Co. Come to Green Drinks to learn more about current environmental issues\, have relevant discussions\, and meet with like-minded people. This is a monthly event and everyone is welcome. You don’t have to drink at Green Drinks\, just come and listen. Trailside Brewing Co. offers beer\, wine\, cider\, prosecco and non-alcoholic beverages. A limited food menu will be available. \n       \nContact Pam Torlina\, pam@conservingcarolina.org\, with questions or for more information.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/green-drinks-how-are-our-river-critters-post-helene-and-how-can-we-help-them/
LOCATION:Trailside Brewing Co.\, 873 Lennox Park Drive\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28739\, United States
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SUMMARY:Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE) Invasive Plant Management
DESCRIPTION:FENCE needs your help clearing invasive plants on the FENCE property. Join them for a fulfilling day of good work and companionship!  Wear long-sleeved shirts\, long pants\, and gloves\, and bring a pair of hand clippers if you have them. \nWorkdays are scheduled on the second Thursday of each month from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and will likely continue through the summer of 2026. \nVolunteers will meet at the FENCE parking lot on Hunting Country Road. For driving directions\, click here. After you turn onto the Fence property\, make a sharp right turn by the covered picnic area. Please note that while this endeavor is included on our calendar\, Conserving Carolina is not managing this activity. Therefore\, the workday will be coordinated by FENCE representatives. \n“FENCE is a non-profit organization dedicated to serve as a community resource for the preservation of green space and for educational and recreational opportunities linking nature\, animals\, and people.” Learn much more about FENCE\, its mission\, and its programs here. \nTo RSVP for this workday event\, email Greg at lindykins@charter.net or Don at wouldwork@gmail.com.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/foothills-equestrian-nature-center-fence-invasive-plant-management/2025-07-10/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Native Plant Gardening Group
DESCRIPTION:Native Plant Garden Volunteer Team! \nDo you have an interest in native plants?  Join us Thursdays from 9am –  12pm at Ironwood Square\, 847 Case Street in Hendersonville\, home of the Conserving Carolina office.  Over two acres has been planted with an amazing collection of native flowers\, shrubs\, trees\, and bog plants.  Volunteers are needed to maintain the extensive garden for community use and educational programming. \nNo experience needed\, but please bring gloves and gardening tools! \nPlease note that hours will change seasonally.  Starting May 1st we will work from 9am- 11 pm every Thursday.  As the weather gets cooler we’ll work from 1:00 – 3:00pm every other week.  The website calendar will reflect these changes. \nFor more information or to sign up contact mary@conservingcarolina.org.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/native-plant-gardening-group-4/2025-07-10/
LOCATION:Ironwood Plaza\, 847 Case Street\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pleasant Grove Preserve  Bradford Pear Removal & Treatment
DESCRIPTION:In the Summer of 2023 Conserving Carolina completed a large floodplain and stream restoration project along the French Broad River at the Pleasant Grove Preserve. The project restored an eroded stream (Little Willow Creek)\, stabilized banks along the French Broad River\, and created floodplain\, wetland\, and pollinator habitat. In order to protect the newly created habitats\, maintenance and management activities need to occur regularly. \nWe will be protecting the floodplain and wetland habitats by focusing on the removal of Bradford Pear\, a non-native invasive plant species. We will remove these trees and saplings via the “cut & dab” method: cutting the trees at their base and applying a small amount of herbicide to the cut surface. This work is critical to maintain the high-quality habitat created during the restoration. We will be hiking a short distance across moderate terrain. Tools and gloves will be provided\, but personal cutting tools such as handsaws\, Sawzalls\, and small chainsaws are welcome. Plant ID and removal techniques will be taught on-site. You will get dirty\, so make sure to wear appropriate clothing. Light clothing is recommended in the floodplain\, along with hats\, sunscreen\, insect repellent\, work shoes or boots\, and sunglasses. Please bring extra water and any snacks you may need for sustenance during the workday. \nLocation:   549-453 Pleasant Grove Rd \nhttps://goo.gl/maps/ah9tQoUKTMGYEpG58 \nThe preserve is located on the north side of Pleasant Grove Road. There is a wooden fence line and a large metal gate covered in black fabric that will be unlocked and open. Please park and meet in the gravel lot just inside the gate. There will be a Conserving Carolina sign at the entrance. \nAn RSVP is required. For more information or to RSVP\, see the event on our website calendar\, or Contact Sara Wrenn at sara@conservingcarolina.org.
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/pleasant-grove-preserve-bradford-pear-removal-treatment/
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Want to know more about Conserving Carolina and how you can help? \nJoin us for a Volunteer Information Session online! \nLearn more about our work and how you can make a difference. Get yourself ready for action and learn the many ways you can get involved at Conserving Carolina! \nClick the link below to join the session: \nJoin the Meeting on July 10  @5:30 PM \nMeeting ID: 270 269 363 846 5 \nPasscode: Mq6Ze7xC \n  \nRSVP Below
URL:https://conservingcarolina.org/event/volunteer-information-session-73/
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